Hp compaq t5515: installation instruction (3 pages)
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Administrator’s Guide Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin Clients For the following image versions: - L1ST3149 (t5125) - L3ST3149 (t5515) - 128MB model only - L4ST3149 (t5525) Document Part Number: 395346-003 October 2005 This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions...
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This guide provides the network administrator with instructions for local and remote configuration of the Linux-based thin client and explains the various configuration utilities. This guide provides instructions for both the HP Compaq t5125, t5515, and t5525 thin client. ✎...
Linux image with feature enhancements, device drivers, and maintenance updates. Desktop The desktop of the HP Compaq t5125 differs from that of the t5515 and the t5525, as shown in the following images. t5125 Desktop The following image provides an example of the default t5125...
Desktop Options The following sections describe the function of the desktops of the HP Compaq t5125, t5515, and HP Compaq t5525 thin clients. The layout of the desktop, as well as connectivity options, are determined by the selection in HP Desktop Options. For more information, see “HP Desktop Options”...
The taskbar is shown in the following illustration: Taskbar For more information, see ✎ You can also access the XFce Settings Manager from the HP Connection Administrator, or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Settings. XFce Panel Bar - t5515 & t5525 only By default, the XFce Panel Bar displays at the bottom of the screen.
The programs available vary by thin client. For more information about these programs, see ✎ The Linux-based thin client does not support desktop icons. HP Compaq t5125 Thin Client Right-click on the t5125 desktop to display the following software: ■ ■...
Program access depends on your thin client. You can configure the thin client so that the user will have access to these programs through HP Connection Administrator or Citrix. Console The Console provides a dialog box with a prompt # for entry of various shell commands.
Web browser The HP Compaq t5515/t5525 thin client image includes the Firefox Web browser with JRE (Java Runtime Environment). For more information about creating a Firefox connection, see connection” on page HP also includes an integrated Adobe Acrobat reader for viewing PDF files on the t5515/t5525.
The thin client features different desktop interface options. These options provide different ways for you to manage your connections, and as well as determine the appearance of your desktop. Your selection in this utility determines what your thin client looks like and how it communicates.
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To determine which interface displays on the user’s desktop: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Settings to open the XFce 2. From the XFce Settings Manager window, select HP Desktop 3. Select the interface you want to use. 4. Click OK. The new interface will launch at reboot.
1. Click GO > Settings > System. 2. Click the General tab. The image version is displayed in the System area of the screen. Linux image version - System For more information, see 1-10 “System” on page www.hp.com 4-17. Administrator’s Guide...
The image is stored in three partitions as follows: ■ ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide /dev/hda1 - ext2 - boot loader /dev/hda2 - cramfs - majority of the image /dev/hda3 - ext2 - optional components and home directories www.hp.com Introduction 1-11...
✎ The Web browser is only available in the HP Compaq t5515 and t5525 thin client images. To access all HP Connection Administrator functionality, you must log in with root permissions as a member of the root group.
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Connect: Click to activate a selected connection. Shutdown: Click to exit HP Connection Administrator if the terminal is not in Kiosk mode. If the terminal is in Kiosk mode, click this button to end the session. If you are a member of the turn off or reboot groups, the thin client displays options to turn off or reboot the terminal.
Advanced Configuration utility You can configure and assign connections and configure the user interface for the terminal in the Advanced Configuration utility. To access the utility, click the Advanced button on the HP Connection Administrator window. ✎ You must log in with root permissions to access the Advanced Configuration utility.
Auto: Select to designate whether a user is automatically logged on when HP Connection Administrator starts up. To prevent a user from being logged on that is set to auto logon, press the left Shift key as soon as the log in screen displays.
After creating a connection, you can assign it to users. To assign a connection to users: 1. In the HP Connection Administrator, click the Advanced button 2. Under User Connections, select the appropriate user. 3. Under Available Connections, select the connection in the list of 4.
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■ ■ To configure connections: 1. In the HP Connection Administrator, click the Advanced button 2. Under User Connections, select the appropriate user. 3. Select the connection in the user's connection list that you want to 4. If you want to make a connection a primary connection: You can designate connections as primary or secondary.
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5. If you want to set automatic connections: ✎ You can set only primary connections to automatically connect when HP Connection Administrator is launched. 6. If you want to set automatic reconnections: ✎ You cannot disable automatic connection unless the user quits the current session.
Show User Interface: Select to display the HP Connection Administrator. Clear this box to further lock down the terminal by hiding the HP Connection Administrator window for users who are not in the root group. You can use this feature for connections set to automatically start at boot up where the HP Connection Administrator window is not needed.
To add a server: 1. Select the browser type from the list in the box at the bottom of 2. Click Add. 3. Type the server address and port number. 4. Click OK. Administrator’s Guide the dialog box. www.hp.com HP Connection Administrator...
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HP Connection Administrator Preferences Use this tab to select the keyboard language. Global Citrix Settings - Preferences tab Hotkeys Use this tab to configure thin client hotkeys. Global Citrix Settings - Hotkeys tab 2-10 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
✎ The preferred method of forwarding in Citrix connections, with the HP Linux image, is to redirect from /tmp/shared/ for HD and DOK. As devices are added and removed, links are automatically created in this location. For USB CD-ROM drives, redirect from /mnt/cdrom/.
4. Fill in the Selection: /dev box. Adding, editing, and deleting connections You can add, edit, or delete connections in the HP Connection Administrator or in the Advanced Configuration utility. However, you need to note the important difference based on where you add connections, as follows: ■...
5. To delete the connection, select the connection and click Delete. ✎ You can configure connections created in the HP Connection Administrator in the Advanced Configuration utility. Connection types You can use the HP Connection Administrator to create the following types of connections: ■ ■ ■...
HP Connection Administrator Citrix ICA Use the following tabs to configure a Citrix ICA connection: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2-14 Server: Allows you to choose or add a server and to configure server location settings. Applications: Allows you to select applications by entering a command line.
Firefox connection Firefox Web connection The Firefox connection allows you to create a browser connection. ✎ Web browser is available only for the HP Compaq t5515/t5525 thin client. You must complete the following settings to configure this connection: ■ ■...
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HP Connection Administrator General Allows you to select a remote computer and provide the logon credentials for accessing this computer. General tab To select a computer: 1. Type the computer name or select a computer from the 2. Enter the username and password.
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HP Connection Administrator Display Allows you to configure the size and color of the remote desktop. Display tab www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide 2-17...
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HP Connection Administrator Local Resources Allows you to configure local devices. Local Resources tab This window allows you to configure the following: ■ ■ 2-18 Remote computer sound and the keyboard language. You can play the remote computer’s sound on your thin client, play no sound at all, or leave the sound at the remote computer.
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■ For more information, type the ✎ To forward rdesktop connections, HP recommends redirecting from /tmp/shared/ for hard drives and disks-on-key. As you add and remove devices, the system automatically creates links in this location. This setting is valid only for the session during which it was created.
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HP Connection Administrator Programs Allows you to launch programs through the remote desktop connection. Programs tab To launch a program: 1. Select Start the following program on connection. 2. Type the program path and file name. 3. Type the folder from which you want the program to launch.
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Experience Allows you to configure the thin client desktop and performance factors. Experience tab You can configure the following: ■ ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide Choose your connection speed: Select the speed at which the thin client connects. Desktop background: Select to allow a desktop background to display.
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HP Connection Administrator ■ ■ ■ ✎ Depending upon connection configuration, selecting Bitmap caching may or may not improve performance. ■ ✎ Depending upon connection configuration, selecting use persistent itmap caching may or may not improve performance. ■ ■ ■...
For example, press display 3. Keymap: Select whether to use the language based on the local thin client settings, the server settings, or select a specific language. www.hp.com HP Connection Administrator Ctrl Alt+Function key Ctrl 2-23...
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Other The Other connection dialog box allows you to run a command to create a connection. ✎ If you are using HP Connection Administrator, you need to use a command such as available in the xterm. Other connection window 2-24 Query Mode: Select the type of XDM connection: ❏...
Citrix client, see the Clients for UNIX Administrator’s Guide at: Introduction The HP Linux thin client allows for the loading of different startup shells or user interfaces when the thin client boots. One of these shells is the Citrix ICA client.
Program Neighborhood Agent (PNAgent) In PNAgent View, you can view and activate the applications that have been published in the “neighborhood” on a Citrix server or server farm. To access PNAgent View, click View > PNAgent View. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
You can open the XFce Settings Manager in any of the following ways: ■ ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide XFce Settings Manager Click the Settings button on the HP Connection Administrator window. Click GO, and then select Settings (t5515/t5525 only). Right-click on the desktop and select Settings. www.hp.com...
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XFce Settings Manager XFce Settings Manager ✎ Icons in XFCE Settings Manager vary depending on whether the current user is logged in a root account. In addition, some icons require root user access. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
2. In the NTP Server box, type the IP address of the NTP server 3. Click Apply. Administrator’s Guide you want to use to set the time on the thin client. For NTP to function properly, the date on the thin client must match the date on the server. www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager...
5. To save the changes, press F10, and then press Enter. Desktop: backdrop You can use the Background Settings utility to change the backdrop color or to browse for an image to use as the desktop’s backdrop. ✎ You can change the background image to any .jpg or .png image.
HP Desktop Options The Linux-based image features the following desktop interface options: ■ ■ ■ HP Connection Administrator is the default interface. Desktop Options includes the features in the following sections. Administrator’s Guide HP Connection Administrator Citrix ICA Client xfce (t5515/t5525 only) www.hp.com...
XFce Settings Manager VNC Shadow VNC Shadow allows the administrator to remotely observe or take control of the user’s desktop. HP Desktop Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ✎ The VNC Shadow password must be at least six characters long. VNC Shadow: Select to enable remote access to the thin client.
USB hub to access additional USB devices. To view the files on the USB drive key, use the To copy files to/from the USB drive key, use the Examples: ■ cp /mnt/dok/printcap.txt /etc/printcap ■ cp printcap /mnt/dok/printcap.1 Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager command. command.
FTP Updates dialog box. FTP Updates tab ftp server name path on server where the newer image is placed username and password that the unit can automatically log in to the ftp server to download the new image www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
After you change display settings, the thin client allows you to test the settings. If the settings do not provide the desired results, you can cancel them to revert to the previous settings. The default resolution is 800x600x16@60Hz. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager...
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If you select 32-bit resolution, the setting defaults to 24-bit. ✎ If you configure the display settings out of range, you can reset to factory defaults by right-clicking the desktop, selecting Settings > System, and clicking the Reset button. This resets all configuration settings and connections.
Screen saver Select Screen Saver to enable and configure the screen saver. If you select Password Protected, the thin client uses your logon password as the screen saver password. Screen saver Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-11...
Changes to the keyboard language apply locally as well as on the remote computer. ✎ Drivers for the various languages do not transfer to the remote computer; therefore, you must also install the drivers for the selected language on the remote computer. 4-12 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
Mouse The Mouse Preferences utility allows you to set the mouse double-click sensitivity, speed, and drag and drop setting. You can also configure the mouse buttons for right-handed or left-handed users. Mouse Preferences Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-13...
The Network Management utility allows you to configure connectivity between the terminal and the Internet, a network, or a computer. Network Management utility You can configure the following items in the Network Management utility: ■ ■ ■ 4-14 Ethernet Token Ring Modem www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
To add a printer: 1. Select Printer Manager from XFce Settings Manager. 2. Click Add Printer. 3. Select the printer type, and then click Next. 4. Type the printer location, and then click Next. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-15...
Next. provide different names you can use for the same printer. to convert files to the appropriate format for the printer. printer. automatic log on at reboot. www.hp.com Shift key at the beginning of the Administrator’s Guide...
You can also reset the terminal to the default factory settings, adjust the memory allocated for storage and running programs, and enter a device name for network identification purposes. General tab The General tab provides basic information about the client. System window Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-17...
Network tab The Network tab provides network identification and settings information. Network tab You can add a description for the thin client in the Device Description field. to add a description, type the description and click 4-18 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
Copyrights tab The Copyrights tab provides HP and Altiris copyright information. About tab The About tab provides information on open source software package licenses. Taskbar The taskbar contains the four separate workspace icons. each workspace can have different programs running. Click one of these icons to open a workspace (or session).
✎ When the taskbar is hidden, you can press the middle mouse button anywhere on the desktop to see the list of tasks that are running. User Management The User Management utility allows you to create and modify user accounts and groups.
3. Type a user name and the associated user's full name. 4. If you want to manually specify a user ID, select Specify user ID Administrator’s Guide manually and type or select the user ID in the UID box. www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-21...
Specify user ID manually. Password boxes. in the Primary Group box. individual group specific to that user. Private groups provide an easy way to manage user settings. lock the user account, enable an account expiration date, or set a password. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
Click the Permissions tab to grant permissions to users. Permissions window To grant permissions to a user: 1. In User Management, click the User tab. 2. Select the user to modify. 3. Click Modify. 4. Click the Permissions tab. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-23...
Selected column to indicate the user has that permission. adduser adduser [OPTIONS] user_name www.hp.com command to perform the following: Definition Assign home directory DIR Assign gecos field GECOS Assign login shell SHELL...
4. If you want to manually specify a group ID, select Specify group 5. If you want the system to automatically assign a group ID, clear Administrator’s Guide ID manually and type or select the group ID in the GID box. Specify group ID manually. www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-25...
2. Select the group to delete, and then click Delete. 3. Click Yes to confirm. 4-26 and then click Add >>. group list, and then click << Remove. and then click Add >>. group list, and then click << Remove. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
9. Save the edited file by using 10. Close the edited file using Window Manager The Window Manager Preferences utility allows you to configure preferences for windows that are opened on the desktop. The dialog box has three tabs: ■ ■...
XFce Settings Manager Decoration style The Decoration style tab allows you to configure title font, title alignment, application skin, and button layout. Decoration Style tab ✎ Do not select all items as hidden. 4-28 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
Focus refers to the component currently receiving input. For example, if focus follows the mouse, then if you move the mouse pointer over a window, the window receives the input. Keyboard and Focus tab Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com XFce Settings Manager 4-29...
XFce Settings Manager Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure windows snapping and workspace wrapping. Window Manager Advanced tab 4-30 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
XFce Panel The XFce Panel utility allows you to configure the appearance of the XFce Panel Bar, which is the desktop controller. XFce Panel Bar ✎ Panel bar item configuration You can add and remove items from the panel bar, as well as configure the items displayed.
If you require support for your Linux-based thin client, contact your region’s HP Technical Support Center. While HP provides support for Linux-based thin clients, HP does not provide technical support for the Linux operating system or application components that are obtained from the open source community.
Manuals. Custom image requests There are two methods for obtaining a custom image. You can use a custom image from HP, or you can develop your own image using a tool kit. HP-developed images Contact your HP Account Team, which will work through the HP Specials Process to understand the opportunity, image requirements, schedule, and costs involved.
Availability of Linux open source code If your HP thin client shipped with Linux, you can get the source code using one of the following methods: ■ ✎ You must register prior to downloading the source code. ■ Additional Linux resources on the Web...
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To obtain the Linux image version, click GO > Settings > System > General or right-click on the desktop and select Settings > System/General. The General dialog box provides system information, including the image version. The image designation format is as follows: ■...
Standard command-line tools to manage users - all from the Console command shell’s BusyBox. Letter case matters when using command line names and option switches. Shift key as soon as the login screen displays. addgroup command overview follows: www.hp.com addgroup command to create a Administrator’s Guide...
Administrator’s Guide command. An overview of the MODE is one or more of the letters Changes files and directories recursively. Changes files and directories recursively. Page Up www.hp.com Frequently Asked Questions chmod command follows. ugoa , one of the symbols chgrp...
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To run the BootOrder utility, perform the following steps: 1. Right click on the desktop and select Console. 2. To use the BootOrder utility, execute How do you synchronize the BIOS and system...
Read hardware clock and print result Set the system time from the hardware clock Set the hardware clock to the current system time The hardware clock is kept in coordinated universal time The hardware clock is kept in local time www.hp.com Frequently Asked Questions...
Switches the active application focus. Launches the Firefox browser for HP Help. (Available only for the L3ST20xx 128MB flash memory image) Launches the Run program dialog. This dialog is similar to the Run dialog in Windows.
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Switches virtual desktop workspace. The desktop focus is moved through the four workspaces. Clicking on an open area of the desktop and using the wheel on a wheel mouse causes the same action. No action...
Keyboard Layout. Manageability Are there any updates necessary for Altiris Deployment Server to work on an HP Compaq t5125/t5515/t5525 thin client? Yes. There is a hotfix available from Altiris which includes updates to the imaging process and the DOS agent Bootwork.exe. This hotfix includes a sample script that allows capture and deployment of images using Rdeployt.exe, as well as a new Bootwork.exe file that...
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What are the steps to capture and deploy an image on an HP Compaq t5125/t5515/t5525 thin client? The t5525 supports the Linux version of the Altiris Remote Management Client. Altiris management software allows you to remotely capture and deploy Linux images. You can use the Altiris Rdeployt tool, a text-base utility, to perform this function.
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How is an image deployed using Altiris? An image can be deployed by performing the following steps: HP Compaq Thin Client Actions (Required) 1. Reboot the client and launch the F10 System Configuration Setup 2. Select the Advanced BIOS Features option and press 3.
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7. Select the DOS radio button from In which OS would you like 8. Click Finish. 9. To deploy an image, you can drag and drop this job to any HP How can a factory image be restored locally? A factory image can be restored locally using USB drive key or USB CD-ROM.
200 percent or to full screen on Media Player, and no video displays. Solution 1. In HP Connection Administrator, select the connection, and then 2. Click the Experience tab. 3. Clear Bitmap caching and Use persistent bitmap caching.
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Try to send large documents to a printer that is not connected locally to the thin client. If you want to print multiple documents, allow the print queue to clear before submitting the documents. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
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Citrix 1–7 Citrix settings COM ports 2–12 2–6 drive mapping 2–11 firewall settings 2–14 hotkeys 2–10 keyboard 2–10 server location 2–9 COM ports 2–12 configuring automatic connections 2–6 automatic logon 4–16 available connections 2–3 www.hp.com Index 2–9 2–14 3–1 Index-1...
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2–12 groups 4–26 users 4–22 6–3 deploying images 6–9 Altiris 6–10 desktop 4–4 device name 4–18 DHCP 4–18 disk drive configuration 2–19 display 4–9 DNS server 4–18 drive mapping 2–11 EloTouch 4–7 enabling USB 4–7 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
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Run Browser In Kiosk Mode check box 2–8 screen resolutions 4–10 screen saver 4–11 secondary connections 2–6 security configuring security 4–16 Linux Web site 5–3 serial number 4–17 serial port configuration 2–19 Settings Manager 4–1 shell commands 1–6 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
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VNC shadow check box 4–6 warranty hardware 5–1 software 5–1 Web browser 1–7 Window Manager 4–27 workspace icons 1–3 XDM 2–23 XFce panel 4–31 XFce Panel Bar 1–4 XFce Settings Manager 1–8 opening 4–1 XFCE Web site 5–3 www.hp.com Index 4–1 Index-5...
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